General Quarry Operative

Job Introduction

Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are currently looking for a General Quarry Operative to join our friendly team based at our Ravelrig Quarry, Kirknewton, near Edinburgh. This site is accessible from Ratho, Broxburn, Livingston, Kirkliston, West Calder, Queensferry, Bathgate, Penicuik, Blackburn, Whitburn, Linlithgow, Balerno, Loanhead, Blackford as well as the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The successful candidate for the role of General Quarry Operative will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

• Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery as per the role of General Operative (including dumpers and loading shovels).
• Day to day plant maintenance activities and checks, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
• Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
• Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of General Quarry Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience preferably within a similar industry however we are happy to consider candidates with experience working in an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer. Knowledge of the industry and ideally of quarrying preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

As part of an operational team, the General Quarry Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience of working within a team environment. You will also:

• Possess good communication skills
• Desire to develop both operative and supervisory skills
• Be flexible
• Be self-motivated and happy to encourage and motivate others
• Possess a positive can-do attitude
• Be confident and keen to work as part of an effective successful team
• Have knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of General Quarry Operative 
• Have knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential)
• Be compliant and engage with company policies, targets, goals and standards
• Be IT literate

Why Us

In addition to the role of General Quarry Operative we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Bonus scheme
• Training & Development
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Industry Leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited